Description

Live from Teatro Regio di Parma: Giuseppe Verdi's Macbeth (2006) DVD

UPC: 807280731392

Product Features

Title: Macbeth
Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
Libretto: Francesco Maria Piave (after William Shakespeare)
Performance Year: 2006
Conductor: Bruno Bartoletti
Stage Director: Liliana Cavani
Set Designer: Dante Ferretti
Costume Designer: Alberto Verso
Lighting: Sergio Rossi
Choreography: Amedeo Amodio
Chorus Master: Martino Faggiani
Performers:Orchestra: Orchestra and Chorus of the Teatro Regio di Parma
- Macbeth: Leo Nucci
- Lady Macbeth: Sylvie Valayre
- Banco: Enrico Iori
- Macduff: Roberto Iuliano
- Malcolm: Nicola Pascoli
- Dama di Lady Macbeth: Tiziana Tramonti
- Il medico: Enrico Turco
- Laraldo: Davide Ronzoni
- Un domestico: Riccardo Di Stefano
- Il sicario: Noris Borgogelli
Special Feature: Directed for TV and video by Andrea Bevilacqua
Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian
Picture Format: 16:9
Region Code: 0 (Region Free)
Running Time: 156 minutes
Disc Format: DVD9, NTSC
Released: 2011 by Arthaus Musik GmbH

Overview

Witness the dark and intense drama of Verdi's Macbeth in this 2006 live performance from the Teatro Regio di Parma. Conducted by the legendary Bruno Bartoletti and directed by Liliana Cavani, this production captures the full depth of Verdi's adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy. The powerful performances by Leo Nucci as Macbeth and Sylvie Valayre as Lady Macbeth are supported by a talented cast and the superb Orchestra and Chorus of the Teatro Regio di Parma, making this DVD a must-have for lovers of Verdi and Shakespeare alike.

Interesting Facts

Macbeth is one of Verdi's most renowned operas, known for its rich orchestration, dramatic intensity, and the challenging roles of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, which require exceptional vocal and acting skills.
The set design by Dante Ferretti, an Oscar-winning production designer, adds a visually stunning dimension to this production, enhancing the dark and eerie atmosphere of the opera.
This production was staged at the Teatro Regio di Parma, one of Italy's most prestigious opera houses, known for its strong connection to Verdi's works.
The role of Macbeth is performed by Leo Nucci, one of the most celebrated baritones of his generation, known for his powerful voice and commanding stage presence.
Directed for television and video by Andrea Bevilacqua, this DVD offers viewers a front-row seat to one of the most powerful interpretations of Macbeth on the operatic stage.